Argentina Culture
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poohbearssami on April 27, 2009
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Terms | Definitions |
|---|---|
 Buenos Aries | Which city is the capital of Argentina? |
| Pesos | What is the official currency of Argentina? |
| Republic | What type of goverment does Argentina have? |
| El tango | What type of dance and music was invented in Argentina? |
| Argentine cowboys | Who are gauchos? |
| July | The best time of year to go skiing in Bariloche is? |
| bombilla | The straw used to drink mate is called |
| assorted appetizers | Las picadas are famous for serving |
| la pampa | The gauchos work in ________ |
| Warm, Summer time | What is the weather like in December in Argentina? |
| July | When is the skiing season in Bariloche? |
| National Snow Party | Can you name a famous August celebration in Bariloche? |
| Meats | What kind of food would you have at a parrillada |
| Spain and Italy | Which countries greatly influenced Argentine cooking? |
| Through a straw called bombilla | How would you drink the herb tea known as mate? |
| True | (T of F) The Argentine city of Bariloche is known as the "Switzerland of the Andes"? |
| False | (T or F) The Tango festival celebrates gaucho traditions |
| True | (T or F) During the summer, southern Argentina has days with 20 hours of sunlight? |
| False | (T or F) Argentine architecture has been greatly influenced by the Greek style. |
| True | (T or F) The Iguazu waterfalls are on the international border between Argentina and Brazil. |
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